Less than six days left before the Spring Festival. The weather had gotten much better and the snow had also reduced significantly. The cold was still there, but it was bearable now.
Sif and the kids were playing outside with a colorful ball that Neve had bought from the market using his Bond Points. Their laughter echoed through the village, a sound that made Neve smile even though his heart was breaking.
He watched them from the cave entrance, sitting on a cushioned seat made with fur that Popi had insisted he use. Since all he was asked to do was sit and do nothing because of the pregnancy, all he could do was walk around the cave slowly and eat fruit salad.
Neve had been using his time productively though. When he had energy, he sewed new outfits for everyone. Clothes they would wear for the Spring Festival. He had made dresses for Popi and the kids. He had made shirts and pants for his mates. He wanted everyone to look good for the festival.
